Kentucky State University

Staff Senate Minutes

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

3:02 p.m. - 3:58 p.m.

Attendees

Present: President: Delandual Conwell; Vice President: Jameelah Means; Secretary: Neni Robertson; Treasurer: Sherri Bridgewaters; Member: Christian Flowers; Member: Jacqueline Duvall; Member: Patricia Alcorn; Member: Erica Dunn; Member: Larmont Lawson; Staff: Travis Haskins; Staff: Justin Cain; Student: Micheal Adeniji

Staff Senate Meeting

Addressing individual and institutional issues affecting staff morale and well-being was discussed. There is a need for creative solutions, such as a free lunch on your birthday to pay raises for underpaid staff. The significance of positive energy and appreciation in the workplace is important for the lowest-paid to the highest-paid individuals. Offering personalized solutions, such as yoga classes, to connect with students on a personal level. The need for recognizing and valuing staff contributions at Kentucky State University was also discussed, emphasizing the need for appreciation and recognizing staff every five years. We need to actively support and acknowledge staff accomplishments.

Action Items

• Explore creating a "safe space" for staff to voice concerns without fear.
• Look into discounts or other creative ways to help staff without requiring new funding.
• Prioritize improving communication and transparency from leadership.
• Send ideas for staff yoga classes to Justin Cain.
• Have Justin Cain meet with Conwell Delandual Conwell to discuss ideas for staff wellness initiatives.
• Brainstorm events that unite students, faculty, and staff.
• Research best practices for staff appreciation from other universities.
• Look into restarting staff recognition programs for service milestones

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